Mapping Toolbox provides algorithms and functions for transforming geographic data and creating maps. You can visualize data in a geographic context using map projections and transform it into or out of a consistent geographic coordinate reference system. The toolbox enables you to access map data from web map servers, or import raster and vector formats such as GeoTIFF, GRIB, DTED, Shapefile, KML, and Esri Geodatabase.
Mapping Toolbox supports a variety of workflows for managing geographic data, including data processing techniques such as clipping, interpolation, and resampling. You can focus your location-based analysis using Area of Interest (AOI) tools or geocoding. The toolbox enables plotting with basemaps in both online and offline environments, and you can combine data with base map layers from multiple sources in a single map display. You can export data in file formats such as Shapefile, GeoTIFF, and KML.
Geographic Data Import and Export
Import vector and raster GIS and geospatial data into the MATLAB environment. Export vector and raster data to standard formats and share with Geographic Information Systems and other geospatial applications.
2D Map Displays
Visualize geospatial data in 2D using geographic or projected map displays. Use map axes, globes, and relief maps to view terrain, basemaps, and draped data with custom shading and lighting.
3D Map Displays
Visualize geographic data in 3D using interactive globe and terrain displays. Explore data over elevation, high‑resolution basemaps, and other surfaces; navigate scenes interactively or programmatically; and create shaded relief maps with terrain and data over elevation models.
Geospatial Data Analysis
Analyze vector and raster geospatial data, including points, lines, polygons, imagery, and elevation grids. Perform data transformations, buffer calculations, and line‑of‑sight analyses. Calculate terrain or elevation profiles and viewsheds. Visualize and analyze 3D data such as digital terrain, bathymetry, and other gridded‑data products.
Geodesy and 3D Coordinate Transformations
Calculate distances, areas, and paths on spheroidal bodies. Convert 3D locations and vectors between geodetic, Earth-centered, and local coordinate systems.
Coordinate Reference Systems
Represent locations using geographic or projected coordinate systems. Transform coordinates with map projections that preserve area, shape, or direction.
Reference Applications
Explore examples of geospatial data workflows in domains such as autonomous systems, wireless communications, radar, image processing, aerospace, and climate science.
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